Manhattan apartment buyers faced mixed picture

Manhattan apartments

The Manhattan market for condominium and co-op’s has come back a fair distance from the lows plumbed in early 2009, but there is still one part of town where the market remains a bit soft and that’s midtown, according to a recent analysis of the market. In that river to river swath of Manhattan between [...]

Inventory tightens for Manhattan renters and buyers

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  Inventory is dwindling for both Manhattan renters and buyers, according to two recent market analyses, and that’s pushing apartment rents and prices higher. Citi Habitats figures cited by the Wall Street Journal show just 2,230 new rental units will arrive in Manhattan this year, as the construction slowdown during the recession starts to rear [...]

UES Residents Push Back On MTA Plan To Build New Subway Entrance

68th Street Subway Stop

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority wants to build new entrances so the disabled can access the subway at 68th Street, but some Upper East Side residents say the plan will diminish the quality of their block. NY1’s Tina Redwine filed the following report. People who live on East 69th Street between Lexington and Park say it’s [...]

Rejection From A Co-Op Board Can Sometimes Be Reversed

Co-Op Buildings in Chelsea

New Yorkers who are rejected by a co-op board should not lose hope, as they may be able to get the board to reconsider their applications.   Let’s say you find the perfect apartment in a co-op, submit a board package, go on the interview and are promptly turned down. Most people lick their wounds and [...]

Trump Soho’s Developers to Auction Hotel and Unsold Condos

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The developers of Manhattan’s Trump Soho will put the hotel and its unsold condominium units up for sale, said Alex Sapir, one of the property’s builders. The Sapir Organization, which developed the property with Bayrock Group LLC, has hired brokers Eastdil Secured LLC and Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. to hold an auction for the unspecified [...]

Some City Co-Ops Become More Accepting Of Dogs

Dogs in NYC

Dogs are members of the family to some and unwanted neighbors to others, so several buildings have a ban on four-legged pets. But these days, there are so many legal loopholes around no-dog polices that many co-ops are eliminating them.   “As a trend, it’s becoming much more common. The forces of change are pushing [...]

4 Bed | 4 Bath | $4,950,000 | Chelsea

410 West 24th Street 18BCE Living Room

Stunning Chelsea pre-war 3 bedroom and 4 bath home, easily converts to a 4th bedroom if desired. Known as the jewel in the crown of London Terrace, this exceptional property has South, North, East and West exposures.

2 Bed | 2 Bath | $1,595,000 | Chelsea

470 West 24th Street 19A

The quintessential pre-war home awaits you, high atop the Towers of London Terrace. This landmark property overlooking Chelsea’s High Line elevated park offers you two bedrooms, two windowed baths and a large windowed kitchen.

Open House: Sunday, January 15th, 2012

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  London Terrace – 465 West 23rd Street, #4-G 1 – 2.30 pm ALCOVE STUDIO | WALK-IN CLOSET For more information on this property, click here to view the full listing.

Happy Holidays!

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Wishing you Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year in 2012.  Please take a minute to watch this: PENGUIN SURPRISE!